Bojan is not leaving Stoke City to join Partizan Belgrade, the Sentinel can confirm.

The forward’s future at the bet365 Stadium has inevitably been questioned after Mark Hughes brought in Jese Rodriguez and Maxim Choupo-Moting and is understood to still be keen to bring in another front man.

But a move to Serbia – his father Bojan Krkic Sr’s home country – is certainly not on the agenda. Partizan have qualified for the Europa League but would struggle to attract a player who became the first Spaniard to score in Europe’s top four leagues.

Build up to Stoke City's trip to West Bromwich Albion

Bojan turns 27 on Monday and is hoping to be involved as Stoke head to West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League tomorrow.

Bojan has returned to Mark Hughes's plans after a loan spell at Mainz. (Image: Getty Images)

He started alongside Xherdan Shaqiri and Saido Berahino in the opening day defeat at Everton but was on the bench for last weekend’s win over Arsenal. He returned to the starting XI for the 4-0 Carabao Cup romp over Rochdale on Wednesday, playing key parts in two goals.

Shaqiri (hamstring) is hoping to prove his fitness while Berahino is also hoping to return to the side after setting up the winner as a sub against the Gunners.